A proposal of intellectual capital maturity model (ICMM) evaluation

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to propose a model to evaluate the degree of intellectual capital (IC) maturity into organizations.

Design/methodology/approach

This is a qualitative, applied research designed as an exploratory and descriptive investigation. It employs a case study to apply the intellectual capital maturity model, which is developed from the literature review. The Proknow-C method of systematic literature review is the procedure adopted for the literature review in Scopus, Science Direct and Web of Science databases. In total, 21 IC constructs were derived from such review and assessed by 18 reviewers (judges).

Findings

In the scientific literature, IC is mainly viewed as a resource or set of resources an organization for the creation of competitive advantage and value. Using the information gathered about different views on IC, this study proposes a construction of the theoretical model, based on the models of the capability maturity model–Software Engineering Institute and Asian Productivity Organization–Knowledge Management, the management model and the application protocol.

Practical implications

This research offers view on the nature of the concept of IC showing (IC) as a business asset through maturity scale. The analysis of the concept of IC is focused at organizational and dimensional levels.

Originality/value

This study contributes to the further development of the concept of IC regarding its measurement in organizations through the maturity scale.

Citation

Vaz, C.R., Selig, P.M. and Viegas, C.V. (2019), "A proposal of intellectual capital maturity model (ICMM) evaluation", Journal of Intellectual Capital, Vol. 20 No. 2, pp. 208-234. https://doi.org/10.1108/JIC-12-2016-0130